Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CEFC 301
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Maiden lands with a slapping head kick.
Burns misses with a series of wild punches.
Maiden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maiden lands a high kick!
Maiden walks into a left hand.
Maiden throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maiden slips under a jab.
Burns scores with a one two! Maiden had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Eddy Maiden has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maiden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maiden is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Burns throws a hook but Maiden blocks it.
Maiden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A head kick misses from Maiden.
Burns is looking to counter punch.
Burns scores with a jab.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maiden.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses
and Maiden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maiden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burns. #T1#
Maiden tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maiden was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns.
Burns avoids the head kick by Maiden.
Maiden throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Burns fails to land with a series of punches.
Maiden tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maiden misses with a head kick.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A leg kick checked by Burns.
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick by Maiden misses
and Burns counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maiden thinking.
A head kick by Maiden misses
and Burns counters with a one-two to the body.
Maiden avoids the head kick by Burns.
Burns takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maiden circles away quickly and effectively.
Burns blocks a head kick by Maiden.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns lands a head kick!
Burns scores with a kick to the body.
Maiden throws a head kick that Burns semi-blocks. #T2##KD#
Oooooh!!! Burns has knocked Maiden down with a huge combo! Burns steps away and waves a wobbly Maiden back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Maiden is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Eddy Maiden's cut even more.
Maiden tries to clinch up but Burns circles away and keeps his distance.
Maiden is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?
Burns moves out of range as Maiden throws a body kick.
Eddy Maiden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maiden throws a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Maiden throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Maiden looks winded!
Burns cracks Maiden with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Maiden falls to his knees and Burns doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Burns!

Event: CEFC 301
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy throws a leg kick #TD#
so Justice counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Justice sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Justice throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
Justice in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Justice controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Justice tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard. #T1#
Justice passes into half guard.
Justice slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Justice is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Justice sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Justice's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Justice has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Murphy defend it? Justice steps over the head and cranks it - Murphy is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Justice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blake Justice!
Brian Murphy was interviewed post fight and said 'Can I still cut it?'.

Event: CEFC 300
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Brown lands a head kick. Nah smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Tee Nah has been cut.
Tee Nah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nah blocks a head kick by Brown.
Nah appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown slips a jab from Nah.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nah takes one to the side of the head.
Brown scores with a push kick.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Brown has knocked Nah down with a huge combo! Brown steps away and waves a wobbly Nah back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nah uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Dj Brown has been cut.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Nah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Nah moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Nah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Nah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Brown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nah swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nah lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown misses with a head kick. #T1#
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
An attempted straight right counter from Nah misses the target.
Nah slips a jab from Brown.
A counter left hand to the body from Nah misses its target.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown looks up at the clock. Bad move! Nah lands a right hand from hell, dropping Brown. Nah pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tee Nah!
A very excited looking Tee Nah made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEFC 298
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Hightower uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Burns feints and then cracks Hightower's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hightower down.
Burns throws a right hand that misses
and Hightower counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burns throws a right hand that Hightower ducks under and follows up with a left that Hightower also avoids with ease.
Hightower avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hightower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hightower connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burns scrambles back to his feet.
Good exchange - Burns coming out on top.#KD#
Hightower lands a big shot that drops Burns! Can he finish him? #ROC#
Burns is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hightower controlling from the top position.
Burns is still in real trouble! Can Hightower finish him?
Burns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Burns seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Hightower sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burns keeping full guard, as Hightower tries to pass.
Hightower controls from within his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hightower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hightower counters with an outside leg kick.
Hightower misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns misses with a lunging right hand
and Hightower counters with a stiff right hand.
Burns throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hightower throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Hightower moved out of range nicely.
Burns swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Burns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hightower momentarily.
Burns wants to stay close but Hightower steps back to make room for something. Burns seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Hightower and Burns drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Reed Hightower!
Reed Hightower decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CEFC 298
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Justice looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Punchy is fending him off so far but Justice persists. Nope, Punchy circles away and we're back to standing.
Justice fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Punchy! But no joy.
A big right from Justice misses.
Punchy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Justice.
Punchy looks to throw the jab but Justice is out of range. #TD2#
Punchy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Justice quickly recovers to half guard.
Punchy winds up and cracks Justice with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Justice wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice landing a few short strikes.
Justice is refusing to be controlled, as Punchy sits in half guard.
Justice is trying to maintain the position but Punchy is very close to passing his half guard.
Punchy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Punchy trying to control from half guard but Justice is working away.
Punchy throws a strike but Justice avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Punchy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Justice is trying to keep Punchy in close.
Justice trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Punchy lands a couple of digs.
Punchy content to stall in guard here.
Punchy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Punchy connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Justice has his hands on Punchy's head, controlling the position.
Punchy stays in close to Justice's body and controls the position.
Punchy wants to control from the top but Justice keeps moving.
Justice looking to control.
Justice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Punchy wants to control from the top but Justice keeps moving.
Justice wants to sweep but no luck.
Punchy stays in close to Justice's body and controls the position.
Justice tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Justice has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Punchy wants to control from the top but Justice keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Punchy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Justice doesn't seem bothered though.
Punchy throws a series of punches but Justice avoids them all with ease.
Punchy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Punchy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Justice's guard.
Justice is striking off his back. Punchy thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Justice wants to control but Punchy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Punchy trying to control from half guard but Justice is working away.
Punchy controlling the action here. #T4#
Justice makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Justice.
Justice is pulling down on Punchy's head. It's preventing any offense from Punchy, at least for the moment.
Punchy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Justice trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Punchy landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justice wants to get back to his feet but Punchy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Punchy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Punchy throws a shot from downtown. Justice moves away and avoids it.
Justice tries to counter by clinching up but Punchy breaks away and moves out of range.
Punchy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Justice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Justice takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Punchy throws a hook but Justice blocks it.
Justice half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Justice tries to bum rush Punchy with a series of wild strikes but Punchy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Punchy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Punchy lands with an overhand left.
Punchy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Justice works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Justice tries to sprawl but Punchy drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Justice manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punchy slaps away a takedown attempt from Justice, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Punchy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1##TD2#
Punchy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Justice bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Punchy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Punchy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Punchy trying to control but Justice is working from the bottom.
Punchy scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punchy throws a big right hand that misses.
Punchy is working Justice over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Justice wants to sweep here but Punchy controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Justice keeping moving, preventing Punchy from controlling successfully.
Justice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Justice wants to stand and escape but Punchy is having none of it.
Punchy postures up.
Punchy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Punchy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Justice's head.
Punchy landing with the ground and pound.
Punchy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Justice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Punchy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Justice has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Punchy has managed to get both his arms back between Justice's legs - danger averted.
Punchy lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Justice is on top in guard. #REVR#
Justice slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Punchy gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Punchy actively working from the bottom here.
Punchy manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Punchy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Punchy looking to control.
Justice wants to pass the guard but Punchy is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
Punchy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Justice works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Justice is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Punchy looking for submissions off his back.
Punchy is trying to maintain the position but Justice is very close to passing his half guard.
Justice is trying to control the action in half guard but Punchy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Punchy looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Punchy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Trent Punchy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Justice walks into a stiff left hand from Punchy.
Punchy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punchy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Justice gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Punchy.
Punchy throws the left hand but Justice avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD#
Justice drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Justice got a little sloppy there for a moment and Punchy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Justice has managed to get both his arms back between Punchy's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Punchy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Justice trying to control but Punchy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Punchy has his foot on Justice's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Justice works his way back into a safe position though.
Punchy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Justice wants to pass the guard but Punchy is keeping the position.
Punchy wants to sweep but no luck.
Justice missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Justice trying to control but Punchy is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Justice's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Justice scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Punchy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Justice defends well.#T2##SUB2#
Justice avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Justice seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Justice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Punchy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Punchy pushes a forearm under Justice's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Justice is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trent Punchy!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Trent Punchy waved his t-shirt featuring FORCEE's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CEFC 296
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Huber looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Huber fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Huber dives in for a single leg takedown but Brown sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dj Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Huber.
Nice body punch from Brown.
No luck for Huber with that takedown attempt.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Huber looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Huber or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown, which made it look bad. #CL#
Brown has Huber up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huber tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Huber tries for a takedown. No joy.
Huber looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Huber goes for a takedown attempt but Brown pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Huber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown cracks Huber with a hook to the temple - Huber is on wobbly legs here! Brown swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Huber falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Brown wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dj Brown!

Event: CEFC Live 58
Date: Jul 04, 2018

#R1#
Laoka tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Justice counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Laoka manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Laoka misses with a hook.
Laoka throws a leg kick but Justice checks it.
Laoka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laoka misses with an uppercut.
Justice looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Justice shoots in looking for a takedown but Laoka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Justice's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Laoka tries to land a front kick but Justice steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Justice drives through and clinches with Laoka against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laoka missing with knees to the body.
Laoka misses with the head strike.
Justice using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T1#
Laoka effectively controlling the action here.
Laoka just leaning against Justice, taking a breather.
Laoka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laoka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laoka misses with a punch to the body.
Laoka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Laoka lands a hook that snaps the head of Justice backwards.
Justice wants a takedown but no success here.
Justice misses with a knee to the head.
Laoka misses with a punch on the inside.
Laoka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Laoka tries to work over Justice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Justice blocking some punches.
Justice managing to block the knees to the body from Laoka. #T2#
Laoka lands a shoulder strike.
Laoka struggles to land a body shot inside as Justice controls his hands.
Laoka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Laoka lands a right hand.
Justice is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Laoka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laoka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laoka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Laoka missing with knees to the body.
Justice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laoka scores with a shot to the side of Justice's head.
Laoka trying to land knees to the body.
Laoka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Justice backwards.
Laoka landing knees to the body. #T3#
Laoka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Justice's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but Justice blocks with his arms.
Laoka swings wildly with an uppercut but Justice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laoka has a couple of punches blocked by Justice.
Laoka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Justice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Justice. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Justice gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Laoka has one foot on Justice's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Laoka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laoka cracks Justice with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laoka throws a jab but it's blocked by Justice. #T4#
Laoka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laoka throws a low kick but Justice moves out of range easily.
Justice slips under a jab from Laoka.
Justice ducks under a wild hook from Laoka.
Laoka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Justice in his tracks.
Laoka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Laoka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Justice checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Justice misses with a looping left.
Katsu Laoka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Justice misses with a two punch combination.
Laoka looks to land a right hand but Justice moved out of range.
Justice drops down looking for a counter takedown but Laoka sprawls and moves away.
Laoka moves forwards but Justice connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laoka lands with a hook. Justice tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katsu Laoka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Justice slips under a jab from Laoka.
Laoka loads up on a big right hand but Justice slips the punch.
Justice attempts a counter takedown but Laoka avoids it well and moves away.
Justice on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Laoka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Justice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laoka throws out the jab.
Justice misses with a takedown
and Laoka counters with a stiff right hand.
Justice dodges the punch combination from Laoka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laoka.
Justice appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Laoka misses with a straight right.
Laoka throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Justice counters with a single leg into guard. Laoka didn't expect that. #ES2#
Laoka pushes Justice off and scrambles back to his feet. #T1#
Laoka lands with a right hand.
Laoka swings for the body but Justice moves out of range.
Justice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laoka misses with a body shot.
Laoka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Justice misses the target.
Laoka scores with a head kick. Justice tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Laoka throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Justice counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Laoka throws Justice to one side and escapes!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Justice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laoka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Justice throws a looping overhand right but Laoka ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
A low kick from Laoka is predictable there #TD#
and Justice counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Laoka is not content to let Justice control the position.
Laoka is trying to stand.
Justice takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Laoka wants to get back to his feet.
Justice is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Justice missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Justice sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laoka defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laoka is trying to stand up here but Justice is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Justice shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laoka as he avoids it easily.
Laoka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laoka lands with an uppercut that bounces Justice off the cage and back into range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laoka. That's going to slow Justice down.
Laoka misses with a wild body shot.
Laoka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Justice shoots for a double leg takedown but Laoka sprawls well. He's pushed Justice's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Justice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laoka lands with an overhand left.
Justice slips under a jab.
Laoka throws a looping overhand right but Justice ducks down to avoid it.
Laoka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Justice takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Katsu Laoka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laoka throws a hook but Justice blocks it.#T4#
Laoka misses with a double jab.
Justice feinted with a counter takedown.
Justice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laoka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laoka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Justice half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Justice forces Laoka back against the cage and clinches.
Laoka gets underhooks to prevent Justice's takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laoka effectively controlling the action here.
Justice has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Laoka after a bit of a struggle.
Laoka lands a shot to the body.
Laoka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Justice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Laoka tries to work over Justice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Justice blocks a body shot from Laoka.
Justice blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katsu Laoka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Laoka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Justices jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Laoka throws a body shot but no joy.
Justice feinted with a counter takedown.
Laoka misses with a looping right.
Laoka scores with a jab to the body.
Laoka cracks Justice with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laoka connects with a leg kick. Justice looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A low kick from Laoka misses #TD#
and Justice counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Justice.
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Laoka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justice pushes down on Laoka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1##SUB#
Justice seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Justice is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laoka sees it coming and defends easily.#ES2#
Laoka has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Justice is on him like a limpet, forcing Laoka back against the cage.
Laoka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Justice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laoka takes a knee right on the jaw!
Justice blocks an uppercut.
Laoka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Justice prevents a body shot from Laoka. #T2#
Laoka avoiding damage.
Laoka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Laoka.
Laoka scores with a shot to the side of Justice's head.
Justice prevents a body shot from Laoka.
Laoka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
It looks like Blake Justice has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laoka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katsu Laoka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Laoka throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Justice tightens his grip and picks Laoka up, before dumping him to the ground. Laoka manages to land in guard.
Justice prevents Laoka from getting back to his feet.
Justice wants to control from the top but Laoka keeps moving. #T3##ES2#
Laoka has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Justice off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Laoka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Justice.
Laoka missing with a left hand there. Justice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Justice is looking to counter the offense by Laoka and move into the clinch.
Justice looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laoka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laoka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laoka looks to score with a jab to the body but Justice is just out of range.
Justice steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Laoka. That one must have hurt.
Laoka misses with a low kick as Justice jumps back.#T4#
Justice throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Laoka's waist but Laoka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Justice off to one side.
It seemed like Laoka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Justice misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laoka. That's going to slow Justice down.
Katsu Laoka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Laoka lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laoka misses with an uppercut. Justice saw that one coming.
Laoka throws a body shot but no joy.
Laoka misses with a wild body shot.
Justice tries to counter with a takedown but Laoka is quick to defend against it.
Laoka misses with a looping left.
Blake Justice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laoka throws a jab but it's blocked by Justice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Katsu Laoka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laoka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katsu Laoka!
In his post fight interview, Katsu Laoka started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEFC 295
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Donkashane doesn't manage to clinch there - Burns circles away.
Burns swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donkashane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donkashane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burns.
Burns scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Donkashane.
Donkashane tries to clinch but Burns moves away
and Burns counters with a stiff right hand.
Donkashane looks to clinch
enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab.
Burns keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Donkashane has closed the distance and engaged Burns in a clinch. #BC2#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Donkashane fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Donkashane pushes Burns up against the cage in a clinch.
Donkashane tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Donkashane back against the cage. #BC2#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Donkashane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Donkashane eats them both and turns towards Burns to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1##CL#
Donkashane has closed the distance and engaged Burns in a clinch.
Donkashane fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burns avoiding damage as Donkashane throws knees to the body.
Donkashane tries to break free but Burns pushes him back against the cage.
Donkashane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burns fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Burns throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Donkashane.
Donkashane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns throws a big counter head kick but Donkashane avoids it with no problem.
Donkashane looks for a takedown but Burns sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rascal Donkashane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns, right into the meat.
Rascal Donkashane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns jabs at Donkashane's body.
Burns throws a head kick but Donkashane moves out of range.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Burns.#T2#
A punch combination from Burns misses.
Burns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donkashane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donkashane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donkashane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donkashane wants to clinch.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns.
Burns rushes Donkashane and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Donkashane is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Burns piles on the pressure and Donkashane crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Burns!

Event: CEFC 295
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1##CL#
McKregor moves into the clinch.#BC#
McKregor manages to break the clinch.
McKregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Gorski.
Left hook, right uppercut from McKregor.
Gorski is looking to clinch but McKregor is avoiding it.
Gorski looks to clinch
and McKregor counters with a nice uppercut.
Gorski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McKregor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Gorski does no damage.
Gorski tries to clinch up.
McKregor keeps the fight on the outside.
McKregor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#KD#
McKregor lands a big head kick that sends Gorski tumbling to the mat! McKregor takes a step backwards and waves Gorski back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKregor scores with a body shot.
McKregor pounces like a tiger and cracks Gorski with a vicious hook! Gorski is down but not out! McKregor follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Konner McKregor!

Event: CEFC Fight Night 227
Date: Jun 20, 2018

#R1#
Mancuello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown takes one to the side of the head.
Mancuello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mancuello has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Mancuello backs away, Brown returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mancuello thuds his right hand into Brown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mancuello scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Brown misses.
Brown wants to clinch.
Mancuello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown looks to land a combination but Mancuello avoids it well.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancuello misses with a low kick as Brown jumps back.
Mancuello throws out a leg kick but Brown moves out of range and Mancuello only half commits.
Mancuello connects with a high kick. #CL#
Brown has closed the distance and engaged Mancuello in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mancuello throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Mancuello is just out of range.#CL#
Brown darts in and clinches Mancuello up against the cage.
Brown lands a shot to the body.
Brown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mancuello up against the cage.
Mancuello throws a head punch that misses.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Mancuello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown tries to work over Mancuello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown scores with a three punch combo!
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mancuello misses with a body shot.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Mancuello.
A punch combination from Mancuello misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown. #T2#
Mancuello lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Mancuello misses.
Brown scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Mancuello misses with a two punch combination.
Brown throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mancuello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mancuello throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Mancuello misses.
Brown takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brown throws a series of punches but Mancuello moves out of range.
Brown moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mancuello throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Brown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mancuello counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Mancuello falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dj Brown!

Event: CEFC 293
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Loel checks a leg kick.
Loel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Loel connects with a jab.
Burns throws a leg kick that is checked
and Loel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC#
Burns is rocked!
Burns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Loel finish him?
Loel takes one on the button.
Burns seems to have recovered his senses.#CUT2#
It looks like Yuri Loel has been cut.
Burns gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Loel gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Loel!
During a confident post fight interview, Yuri Loel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEFC Live 56
Date: Jun 14, 2018

#R1##CL#
McKregor rushes Chernishev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
McKregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chernishev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chernishev just misses with a punch to the body.
McKregor scores with a head kick. Chernishev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McKregor tries to clinch up.
Chernishev tried to score with a low kick but McKregor checks it.
No joy there for Chernishev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McKregor scores with a jab.
Chernishev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chernishev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McKregor can pounce on him.
McKregor connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernishev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chernishev pivots, looking for a leg kick but McKregor is out of range and Chernishev settles back down.
Chernishev throws a predictable looking body shot
and McKregor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McKregor lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chernishev prevents McKregor from standing back up. #T1#
Chernishev is looking to advance position but McKregor won't allow it.
Chernishev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chernishev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chernishev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McKregor's head.
Chernishev lands with a punch from half guard.
McKregor has hold of Chernishev's hands but Chernishev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chernishev prevents McKregor from standing back up.
Chernishev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chernishev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Chernishev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chernishev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McKregor defending well though.
McKregor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chernishev.
McKregor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chernishev is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McKregor throws a jab when Chernishev was well out of range.
Chernishev moves out of range as McKregor strikes.
Chernishev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McKregor defends it well.
McKregor wants to clinch up but Chernishev keeps it at a distance.
Chernishev feints the counter takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Chernishev as he connects with a hook.
McKregor is looking to score with low kicks.
Chernishev lands a nice looking kick to the body. McKregor takes a step back to recover.
McKregor throws a leg kick but Chernishev moved away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chernishev or perhaps it was just good defense by McKregor, which made it look bad.
McKregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Chernishev lands a slapping body shot.
McKregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
McKregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKregor tries to clinch but Chernishev is having none of it.
McKregor throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
McKregor gets caught napping as Chernishev dives in and scores a takedown. McKregor manages to retain guard.
Chernishev cracks McKregor with a solid left hand.
McKregor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chernishev controls the pace.
McKregor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McKregor keeping moving, preventing Chernishev from controlling successfully.
Chernishev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Chernishev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McKregor's guard.
Chernishev is looking to take a break and control but McKregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chernishev trying to control the pace.
Chernishev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McKregor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernishev.
Chernishev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chernishev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Chernishev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McKregor checks a leg kick.
McKregor throws the kick towards the body but Chernishev avoids it.
Chernishev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chernishev lands with an overhand left.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McKregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Chernishev. Beautiful body shot.
McKregor lands a high kick!
Chernishev digs a good body shot into McKregor's ribs.
McKregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev misses with an uppercut
and McKregor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McKregor tries to clinch but Chernishev moves out of range.
McKregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chernishev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T1#
Chernishev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernishev.#CL#
McKregor rushes Chernishev and presses him up against the cage.
Chernishev is pushing McKregor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A left hand lands to the body for Chernishev. #BC#
McKregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Chernishev drives through with a takedown into McKregor's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McKregor wants to get back to his feet but Chernishev passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKregor is refusing to be controlled, as Chernishev sits in half guard. #ES#
McKregor pushes Chernishev off and gets back to his feet.
Chernishev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McKregor rather than just go for the knockout.
Chernishev connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernishev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKregor throws out the jab.
Chernishev pivots, looking for a leg kick but McKregor is out of range and Chernishev settles back down.
McKregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chernishev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Konner McKregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chernishev misses with a straight left.
McKregor throws a sloppy head kick and Chernishev moves out of range easily.
Chernishev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McKregor lands a two punch combo.
Chernishev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McKregor tries to clinch there but Chernishev circles away.
McKregor misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Chernishev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McKregor quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chernishev lands a nice short elbow.
Chernishev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Chernishev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chernishev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McKregor defending well though.
McKregor wants to get back to his feet.
Chernishev slips a nice elbow through McKregor's hands, connecting with McKregor's forehead.
Chernishev lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC2#
McKregor is rocked!
Chernishev stops McKregor from getting back to his feet.
Oh McKregor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chernishev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McKregor seems to have got his legs back now.
Chernishev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McKregor defending well though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chernishev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chernishev is looking to take a break and control but McKregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Chernishev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chernishev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McKregor to regain full guard.
Chernishev throws a big right hand that misses.
Chernishev throws a big right hand that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McKregor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick misses from McKregor.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chernishev.
Nice defenses there by Chernishev.
Chernishev connects with a body shot.
Chernishev scores with the left hand. McKregor knows he should have avoided that one.
Sergey Chernishev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chernishev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chernishev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A punch combination from McKregor misses.
Chernishev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Chernishev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Chernishev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McKregor finds it's way round the side to connect with Chernishev's head.
Chernishev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Chernishev misses.
McKregor is looking to clinch but Chernishev is avoiding it.
Chernishev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKregor cracks Chernishev with an open hand slap.
Chernishev throws a body punch but McKregor moves out of range.
Konner McKregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKregor loads up on a big right hand but Chernishev slips the punch.
Chernishev checks a leg kick.
Chernishev cracks McKregor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chernishev with a lazy takedown attempt
and McKregor counters with a left and a right that stings Chernishev.
McKregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chernishev.
Chernishev checks a leg kick.
Chernishev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McKregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Chernishev circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKregor misses with a wild combination.
And Chernishev tries to counter it with a takedown but McKregor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
McKregor wants to clinch.
Chernishev's corner calls for a 1-2. Chernishev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McKregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chernishev manages to avoid it.
McKregor lunges at Chernishev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chernishev's hand.
Chernishev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McKregor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chernishev on the side of the head.
Chernishev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McKregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chernishev avoids the body shot from McKregor.
McKregor tries to clinch there but Chernishev circles away.
Chernishev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McKregor.
Sergey Chernishev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
McKregor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chernishev.
Chernishev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McKregor's head backwards.#TD2#
Chernishev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McKregor sprawls well initially but Chernishev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McKregor tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Chernishev manages to move to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKregor trying desperately to get to his feet.
Chernishev tries to control but McKregor wriggling away.
McKregor blocking the ground and pound.
Chernishev throwing strikes here but McKregor is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T3#
McKregor wants to try and get back to his feet.
Chernishev dominating with strikes here.
Chernishev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chernishev scoring with strikes but McKregor is staying in there.
Chernishev drops a big elbow. That's hurt McKregor! More shots from Chernishev and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Chernishev!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Chernishev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEFC Live 56
Date: Jun 14, 2018

#R1#
Cobblepot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobblepot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cobblepot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cobblepot tries to bum rush Justice with a series of wild strikes but Justice uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good leg kick by Cobblepot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice takedown defense from Cobblepot. No joy for Justice on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice slips a straight right by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot scores with a decent looking hook.
Cobblepot lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cobblepot has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Justice is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Justice gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cobblepot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobblepot scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cobblepot swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Justice holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Justice lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobblepot backwards.
Cobblepot throws a head punch that misses.
Cobblepot working aggressively here.
Cobblepot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Justice backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Justice.
Justice wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Justice. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Cobblepot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobblepot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobblepot misses with a punch on the inside.
Justice is trying to push Cobblepot away but Cobblepot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cobblepot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobblepot misses with the head strike.
Cobblepot stalling.
Cobblepot prevents the takedown attempt.
Cobblepot lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobblepot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Justices head.
Cobblepot lands with a left to the head. #KD2#
Cobblepot drops Justice with a big knee straight up the middle! Justice is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT2#
It looks like Blake Justice has been cut.
Justice closes the distance and clinches up with Cobblepot, looking for a takedown. Justice pushes Cobblepot against the cage but Cobblepot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Cobblepot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Cobblepot throws a leg kick but Justice moved away.
Justice feinted with a counter takedown.
Cobblepot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#
Justice is rocked!
Cobblepot drops Justice with a straight right hand, right on the button! Cobblepot follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oswald Cobblepot!
A relieved looking Oswald Cobblepot thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEFC 290
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Flannery fails with the takedown.
Flannery tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
Flannery's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flannery scrambles back to his feet.
Flannery avoids the head kick by Brown.
And Flannery tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dj Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Flannery.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD#
Brown lands a left and a right that send Flannery crashing to the mat, dazed. Brown thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Flannery is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Desmond Flannery has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flannery switches off momentarily and Brown cracks him with a monster right hand! Flannery topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Brown dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Brown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dj Brown!

Event: CEFC Live 55
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1#
Okunaba tries to land a front kick but Justice steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okunaba lands a nice looking body shot.
Okunaba connects with a nice looking jab.
Kenton Okunaba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okunaba throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Justice counters with a shoot takedown. Okunaba fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Okunaba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Okunaba controls Justice momentarily but Justice frees himself.
Okunaba is pulling down on Justice's head. It's preventing any offense from Justice, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Okunaba keeping moving, preventing Justice from controlling successfully.
Okunaba pulls Justice in close to prevent any damage.
Okunaba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Justice forces his way into half guard.
Justice lands strikes from half guard.
Okunaba is looking to improve his position.
Okunaba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Okunaba.
Justice stays in close to Okunaba's body and controls the position.
Okunaba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Okunaba has control of Justice's left arm, preventing Justice from doing any damage. #T2#
Okunaba keeping moving, preventing Justice from controlling successfully.
Justice postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Okunaba is trying to keep Justice in close.
Justice throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Okunaba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Justice is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Justice makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Okunaba pulls Justice in close to his closed guard and prevents Justice from doing any damage or advancing position.
Okunaba keeping moving, preventing Justice from controlling successfully. #T3#
Justice sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Okunaba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Okunaba holds on and takes a little breather.
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Okunaba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okunaba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Okunaba is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Justice avoids the body shot from Okunaba. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Okunaba tries to clinch but Justice is having none of it.
Justice is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Okunaba misses with a wild body shot.
Justice has his takedown stuffed
and Okunaba counters with a nice kick to the body. #TD2#
Okunaba gets caught napping as Justice dives in and scores a takedown. Okunaba manages to retain guard.
Justice wants to control from the top but Okunaba keeps moving.
Okunaba trying to control the position.
Okunaba keeping moving, preventing Justice from controlling successfully.
Justice working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Justice preventing the sweep.
Okunaba has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Justice trying to control but Okunaba is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Justice dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Okunaba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Justice stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okunaba takes a swing at Justice's ribcage but misses.
Justice with the counter takedown but Okunaba avoids it easily.
Okunaba slips under a jab.
Justice misses with a low kick as Okunaba jumps back.
Horrible takedown attempt by Justice or perhaps it was just good defense by Okunaba, which made it look bad.
Justice misses with a body punch
and Okunaba counters with a nice body shot.
Okunaba misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Justice decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Okunaba's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Okunaba holds on and takes a little breather.
Okunaba wants to sweep but no luck.
Justice wants to control from the top but Okunaba keeps moving.
Okunaba keeping full guard, as Justice tries to pass. #T1#
Okunaba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Justice scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Okunaba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Justice trying to control but Okunaba is working from the bottom.
Justice working some strikes from top position.
Okunaba is trying to keep Justice in close.
Justice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okunaba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okunaba trying to keep a closed guard but Justice is proving a slippery customer.
Okunaba has Justice pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Okunaba's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Justice is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Justice looking to pass the guard.
Okunaba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Okunaba moves in looking to clinch but Justice pushes him off.
Justice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okunaba tries to land a front kick but Justice steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okunaba darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Justice counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Okunaba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Justice's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Justice's back!#T3##SUB#
Okunaba working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Justice prevents Okunaba from getting a body triangle.
Blake Justice has got the better of the ground game so far.
Okunaba missing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Okunaba is looking for a rear naked choke here but Justice reverses the position brilliantly into Okunaba's guard!
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Okunaba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okunaba controlling Justice's posture.
Okunaba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Okunaba throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Justice wants to control from the top but Okunaba keeps moving.
Okunaba can't keep his opponent in guard - Justice advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Okunaba keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Justice thows a huge punch but Okunaba dodges it nicely.
Okunaba is trying to maintain the position but Justice is very close to passing his half guard.
Okunaba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okunaba trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Justice is looking to take a break and control but Okunaba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Justice seems content to control.
Nice strikes from Justice there.
Justice is thwarting Okunaba's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Justice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jab, jab by Okunaba - just one landing.
Okunaba throws a low kick but it's checked well by Justice.
Okunaba throws the left hand but Justice avoids the punch easily.
Okunaba lands with a nice body punch.
Justice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Justice circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okunaba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Justice is looking for the big counter here.
Okunaba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Justice drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Okunaba defends it well.
Okunaba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Justice was well out of range. Poor timing from Okunaba.
Okunaba tries to clinch but Justice moves out of range. #T1#
Okunaba throws a body kick that misses.
Justice feints the counter takedown.
Okunaba throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Justice moves into the clinch.
Okunaba landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Okunaba. #CUT#
It looks like Blake Justice has been cut.
Okunaba lands a body punch.
Justice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Justice blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okunaba lands a nice knee to the body.
Okunaba landing knees to the body.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Justice is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Okunaba.
Okunaba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Okunaba working Justice over with knees to the body.
Okunaba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Okunaba.
Kenton Okunaba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Okunaba lands a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Okunaba as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Justice in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Okunaba.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Justice is defending well for now.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Okunaba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Justice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kenton Okunaba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Okunaba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Justice's elbow.
Okunaba lands a body punch in the clinch.
Okunaba scores with a knee to the head.
Okunaba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Justice blocks it with crossed arms.
Okunaba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Justice. #T3#
Justice on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Okunaba misses with a knee to the head.
Justice jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Okunaba walks away with a smile on his face. Justice gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Justice takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Okunaba works Justice's body with a nice hook.
Okunaba lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Okunaba tries to clinch but Justice moves out of range. #TD2#
Justice shoots in and gets a takedown into Okunaba's guard.
Okunaba throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T4#
Justice wants to control from the top but Okunaba keeps moving.
Okunaba has control of Justice's left arm, preventing Justice from doing any damage.
Justice in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Justice stopping the sweep attempt from Okunaba.
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Okunaba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okunaba trying to control the position.
Okunaba doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Justice is fighting to break Okunaba's control of his arms but Okunaba is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Okunaba is looking to wear down Justice with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No luck for Justice with that takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenton Okunaba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Justice has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Justice!

Event: CEFC Live 55
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1#
A big left from Kvirkvelia misses.
Burns has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kvirkvelia is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Burns lands with a slapping head kick.
Burns swinging wildly here.
Burns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burns scores with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Burns misses.
Kvirkvelia scores with a jab to the body.
Kvirkvelia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Kvirkvelia slips under a jab.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Kvirkvelia rushes Burns and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Kvirkvelia pulls Burns into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kvirkvelia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Kvirkvelia continues to stall.
Kvirkvelia wants to hit a switch here but Burns passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kvirkvelia there!
Kvirkvelia is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burns wants to stand but Kvirkvelia is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Kvirkvelia slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kvirkvelia tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
Kvirkvelia moves into full guard.
Kvirkvelia pulls Burns in close to his closed guard and prevents Burns from doing any damage or advancing position.#SU2#
Burns stands up from Kvirkvelia's guard - Burns perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Nice takedown defense from Burns. No joy for Kvirkvelia on that attempt.
Burns looks for the body kick but Kvirkvelia saw that one coming.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kvirkvelia moves away.#CL#
Kvirkvelia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burns wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kvirkvelia jumps guard but Burns stands there with Kvirkvelia around his waist. Kvirkvelia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Kvirkvelia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kvirkvelia moves in looking to clinch but Burns pushes him off.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kvirkvelia.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Kvirkvelia connects with a body shot that sends Burns's belly button to the back.
Kvirkvelia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Burns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levan Kvirkvelia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kvirkvelia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Burns lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kvirkvelia throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kvirkvelia checks a leg kick.
Kvirkvelia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Kvirkvelia clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kvirkvelia. #BC2#
Burns manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Burns gets caught flat footed, as Kvirkvelia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Burns pushes Kvirkvelia off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL#
Kvirkvelia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kvirkvelia fails to pull guard.
Burns has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Kvirkvelia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darren Burns will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Kvirkvelia instigates a clinch.
Kvirkvelia's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Burns wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kvirkvelia struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Kvirkvelia cracks Burns with a nice body shot.
Kvirkvelia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kvirkvelia stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvirkvelia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kvirkvelia lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Burns prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levan Kvirkvelia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kvirkvelia is stalling here.
Kvirkvelia swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Kvirkvelia is trying to trip Burns. He has hold of a leg but Burns is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kvirkvelia persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kvirkvelia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kvirkvelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvirkvelia won't allow Burns to get back to his feet.
Kvirkvelia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvirkvelia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burns wants to get back to his feet but Kvirkvelia is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2##ES2#
Burns kicks Kvirkvelia off and gets to his feet.
Burns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kvirkvelia keeps control of Burns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kvirkvelia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kvirkvelia is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Kvirkvelia jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kvirkvelia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Burns preventing the sweep.
Kvirkvelia trying to keep a closed guard but Burns is proving a slippery customer.
Burns trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kvirkvelia's guard.
Kvirkvelia seems keen to control Burns's posture.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia moves out of range of the strikes.
Kvirkvelia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burns throws a low kick but Kvirkvelia moves out of range easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kvirkvelia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns looks to land a combination but Kvirkvelia avoids it well.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Kvirkvelia moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kvirkvelia. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Levan Kvirkvelia will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kvirkvelia ducks right into an uppercut from Burns.
Kvirkvelia wants to clinch up but Burns keeps it at a distance.
Darren Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Kvirkvelia's head but Kvirkvelia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darren Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns works over Kvirkvelia's head and body with a nice combination.#TD#
Kvirkvelia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Burns is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kvirkvelia dives into side control. #REVB#
Kvirkvelia taking a breather here. #SUB#
Kvirkvelia goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Burns rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kvirkvelia's guard! Nice work there by Burns!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kvirkvelia wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Burns is fighting to break Kvirkvelia's control of his arms but Kvirkvelia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Burns would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kvirkvelia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burns manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvirkvelia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kvirkvelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvirkvelia tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES2#
Burns scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Burns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kvirkvelia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kvirkvelia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Burns lands a head shot.#TD#
Kvirkvelia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burns napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Kvirkvelia goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Burns has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kvirkvelia but great work by Burns.
Kvirkvelia is looking for a sweep.
Kvirkvelia is working hard here to advance position.
Kvirkvelia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Kvirkvelia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kvirkvelia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kvirkvelia wants to sweep but no luck.
Kvirkvelia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kvirkvelia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kvirkvelia holds on and takes a little breather.
Kvirkvelia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kvirkvelia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burns has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Burns!

Event: CEFC Live 55
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from McKregor. No joy for Gorski on that attempt. #CL#
McKregor drives through and clinches with Gorski against the cage.
McKregor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gorski pushes off an throws an elbow but McKregor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
McKregor breaks from the clinch.
Gorski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Maciej Gorski has been cut.#CL#
McKregor clinches up against the cage.#BC#
McKregor breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gorski.
An attempted straight right counter from McKregor misses the target.
Maciej Gorski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKregor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gorski's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McKregor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorski misses with a takedown
and McKregor counters with a straight right hand.
Konner McKregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Gorski.
Gorski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McKregor defends well and Gorski ends up having to push McKregor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by McKregor. That's going to slow Gorski down.
McKregor lands a right hook to the body.
Gorski looks for a takedown but McKregor sprawls well.
Gorski looks winded!#CL#
McKregor closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
McKregor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
McKregor breaks the clinch.
We've been told by McKregor's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD#
McKregor lands a big head kick that sends Gorski tumbling to the mat! McKregor takes a step backwards and waves Gorski back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Gorski is rocked!
Gorski glances at the clock... BAM! McKregor nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Gorski crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Gorski is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Konner McKregor!

Event: CEFC 287
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Stefan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Justice missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Stefan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stefan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stefan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Justice tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stefan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stefan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Justice half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stefan wants to clinch up but Justice keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Stefan misses.
Justice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stefan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice lands a nice looking body shot.
Stefan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Justice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stefan wants to counter the offense by Justice and move into the clinch position.
Stefan slips under a jab.#T1#
Stefan is looking to clinch but Justice is avoiding it.
Hector Stefan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stefan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Justice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Justice shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stefan wants to clinch.
Stefan moves to clinch but Justice breaks away #TD#
and Justice counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stefan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Justice.
Justice has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stefan wants to get back to his feet but Justice is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Justice advances position into side control!
Stefan tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Justice throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Stefan works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #SUB#
Justice is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stefan sees it coming and defends easily.
Stefan is trying to stand.
Stefan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Justice.
Justice tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stefan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Justice trying to work for an americana but Stefan has managed to regain full guard.
Justice with a flurry of punches that miss.
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Stefan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Justice slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Stefan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justice with a flurry of punches that miss.
Justice throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Justice stays in close to Stefan's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Stefan moves into range and clinches up with Justice.#BC#
Justice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stefan tries to clinch up#TD#
and Justice counters with a shoot takedown. Stefan fights it but they end up in guard.
Justice throws a big right hand that misses.
Justice stands and throws Stefan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Justice is looking to take a break and control but Stefan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Justice working the strikes but Stefan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Justice dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Stefan throws a hook to the side of Justice's head but Justice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stefan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stefan tries to clinch up.
Justice tries to close the distance and clinch but Stefan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stefan wants to counter with a clinch but Justice pushes him away.
Stefan moves to clinch but Justice breaks away #TD#
and Justice counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Stefan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hector Stefan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Justice avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Stefan tries to get set, Justice tries to push him back and clinch up but Stefan manages to avoid the attempt.
Stefan connects with a leg kick. Justice looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sloppy strikes from Stefan. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefan tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Justice counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Justice is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Justice with a flurry of punches that miss.
Justice passes Stefan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Justice scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stefan desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Justice is working for a submission of some sort.
Justice is stalling here. Stefan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Justice seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stefan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Justice manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Justice is keen to just control but Stefan is a slippery customer.
Stefan is trying to stand.
Stefan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Justice trying to control the pace.
Stefan won't allow Justice to pass to mount.
Justice working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Justice stops Stefan from getting back to his feet.
Stefan is controlling Justice's trapped leg to prevent Justice from advancing to side control.#T3#
Stefan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Justice scores with a couple of nice shots.
Justice missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Justice wants to free his trapped foot but Stefan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES2#
Stefan pushes Justice off and gets back to his feet.
Stefan tries to bum rush Justice with a series of wild strikes but Justice uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Justice is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stefan.
Stefan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stefan digs a good body shot into Justice's ribs.#CL2#
Stefan moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Stefan breaks the clinch. #T4#
Stefan wants to clinch but Justice slips to the side#TD#
and Justice counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Justice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES2#
Stefan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Stefan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Justice staying out of range there.
Justice throws a hook but Stefan avoids it easily.
Stefan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stefan fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Stefan darts in and clinches Justice up against the cage.
Justice is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stefan is defending well.#BC2#
Stefan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Justice shoots in for a takedown but Stefan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Stefan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Justice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stefan fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Justice is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stefan's half guard.#ES2#
Stefan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Justice is on him like a limpet, forcing Stefan back against the cage.#BC2#
Stefan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Justice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stefan moves away.
Stefan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Stefan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stefan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Justice jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stefan walks away with a smile on his face. Justice gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stefan is looking to clinch but Justice is avoiding it.
Stefan wants to clinch up but Justice keeps it at a distance.
Justice wants to clinch.#T1#
Stefan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Justice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stefan throws a head kick that misses.
Stefan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Justice paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Stefan. #CL2#
Stefan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Justice with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Justice fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Justice tries to score a body lock takedown but Stefan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Justice. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Stefan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2##CL2#
Stefan rushes Justice and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Stefan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Stefan. Those never looked like landing.
Stefan moves in looking to clinch but Justice pushes him off.
Stefan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Stefan clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Stefan manages to break the clinch.
Justice has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stefan finds it's way round the side to connect with Justice's head.
Justice blocks a jab.
Justice feinted with a counter takedown.
Justice tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stefan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Stefan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stefan tries to clinch but Justice moves out of range. #TD#
Stefan gets caught napping as Justice dives in and scores a takedown. Stefan manages to retain guard.
Justice controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stefan has momentary wrist control but Justice slips an elbow through the middle.
Justice controlling from the top position.
Justice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Justice with a flurry of punches that miss.
Justice stands and throws Stefan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Justice throws an elbow but Stefan slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
Justice takes a little break here. Stefan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Stefan is not content to let Justice control the position.
Stefan tries to buck Justice off but Justice is having none of it.
Stefan is trying to get back to his feet.
Stefan being controlled for a moment.
Justice in side control, throwing shots but Stefan defends.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Stefan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stefan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Stefan!
After winning the bout, Hector Stefan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEFC 287
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1##TD#
Maanpohja closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Burns did well to prevent Maanpohja getting side control.#ES2#
Burns has one foot on Maanpohja's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Burns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maanpohja's head backwards.
Maanpohja takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maanpohja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maanpohja shoots in for a double leg but Burns sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maanpohja looks for a takedown but Burns sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maanpohja.
Maanpohja moves forwards but Burns connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Maanpohja dives in and scores a takedown into Burns's guard.
Maanpohja throwing strikes from guard but Burns blocks nicely.
Maanpohja lands a couple of elbows.
Burns wants to stand but Maanpohja is controlling the position.
Burns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maanpohja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
Burns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##SUB#
Maanpohja is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maanpohja won't allow Burns to get back to his feet.
Maanpohja throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maanpohja tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
Maanpohja passes Burns's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Maanpohja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burns sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Burns is defending against the submission attempts here by Maanpohja. #SUB#
Burns makes his way to full guard, as Maanpohja worked for a kimura. #T2#
Maanpohja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maanpohja cracks Burns with a solid left hand.
Maanpohja looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maanpohja is in close to Burns's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maanpohja postures up in Burns's guard and throws a big left but Burns blocks it.
Maanpohja looking to pass the guard.
Maanpohja throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##ES2#
Burns scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Maanpohja looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maanpohja takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Maanpohja shoots in looking for a takedown but Burns manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maanpohja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Maanpohja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maanpohja fails with the takedown
and Burns counters with a nice body shot.
Maanpohja is breathing heavily.
Burns scoring well with a low kick there.
Burns scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maanpohja in his tracks.
Burns moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maanpohjas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maanpohja dives in for a single leg takedown but Burns sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maanpohja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burns's waist but Burns gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maanpohja off to one side.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
Maanpohja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burns sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maanpohja somewhat.
Burns connects with a looping right hand. #T4##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Burns has knocked Maanpohja down with a huge combo! Burns steps away and waves a wobbly Maanpohja back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Maanpohja is rocked!
Maanpohja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burns pinned against the cage. Burns gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #KD2#
Burns sends Maanpohja crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Burns is motioning to the referee to let Maanpohja up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Maanpohja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice takedown defense from Burns. No joy for Maanpohja on that attempt.
Maanpohja seems to have got his legs back now.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but Burns shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Burns.
Maanpohja looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burns connects with a superb combination that knocks Maanpohja out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Burns before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Maanpohja!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darren Burns!

Event: CEFC Live 53
Date: May 03, 2018

#R1#
Zuma cracks Brown with a good jab.
Zuma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown throws a head kick but Zuma moves out of range.
Zuma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zuma feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Brown collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CEFC Live 53
Date: May 03, 2018

#R1##CL#
McKregor moves into range and clinches up with Brown.
McKregor avoiding damage. #BC#
McKregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKregor throws a head kick that misses.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McKregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
McKregor clinches up against the cage.#BC#
McKregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McKregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As McKregor backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but McKregor manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Brown gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
It looks like Brown might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Brown fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McKregor wants to get back to his feet.
Brown takes a little break here. McKregor wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Brown trying to control the position but McKregor is working away.
McKregor is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Brown with the ground and pound but McKregor regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brown throwing shots but McKregor is blocking nicely.
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McKregor's head.
McKregor wants to get back to his feet.
McKregor is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
McKregor tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Brown dives in and scores a takedown into McKregor's guard.
McKregor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McKregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McKregor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKregor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES#
McKregor is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Brown presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
McKregor looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
McKregor scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
McKregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
McKregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKregor misses with a looping right.
McKregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKregor wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
McKregor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Konner McKregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Konner McKregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
McKregor kicks off Brown and gets to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
McKregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McKregor moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Brown appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McKregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konner McKregor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McKregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Konner McKregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKregor tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
McKregor misses with a looping left.
Brown misses with the combination.
Nice body kick there by McKregor.
Brown misses with a looping right.
McKregor scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKregor throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
McKregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKregor circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like McKregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McKregor punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
McKregor misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Brown avoids the body shot from McKregor.
McKregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Brown scores with a takedown into McKregor's guard.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
McKregor is looking to stand up but Brown isn't so interested in that idea.
John Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown is in close to McKregor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brown works over McKregor with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown trying to control but McKregor is working from the bottom.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown trying to control but McKregor is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McKregor lands with a shot to the body.
Brown is looking to slow McKregor down with leg kicks.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
As McKregor backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but McKregor manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Brown shoots in for a takedown but McKregor shows good takedown defense.
McKregor throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
McKregor needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.
Brown checks a low kick from McKregor.
Brown is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Brown avoids the head kick by McKregor.
Brown throws a fast counter high kick but McKregor manages to duck under it in time.
McKregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown throws out a counter right but McKregor avoids it with no problem.
McKregor throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
And Brown tries to counter it with a takedown but McKregor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McKregor fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Brown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McKregor!
McKregor avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brown.
McKregor avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brown. #T4#
McKregor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Brown throws an elbow but McKregor slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brown wants to control but McKregor is keeping him busy.
Brown creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McKregor sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McKregor dodges the ground and pound from Brown.
McKregor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brown.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown scores with punches from side control.
Brown just content to control the position.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but McKregor keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McKregor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McKregor tries to clinch up
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
McKregor is looking to wear down Brown with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McKregor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McKregor fails to land with a series of punches.
McKregor tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
McKregor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McKregor tries to land a front kick but Brown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKregor scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
McKregor throws a sloppy body shot
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
McKregor gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
McKregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McKregor keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown is continuing to stall.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McKregor's head.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
McKregor has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
McKregor working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from McKregor. #BC#
McKregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McKregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No joy there for McKregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McKregor scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3##TD2#
Brown feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
McKregor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McKregor misses with the combination.
McKregor sets himself, and Brown steps forward looking for the clinch! McKregor avoids it this time.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McKregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by McKregor.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
McKregor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.#T4#
McKregor scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from McKregor misses.
Brown goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McKregor swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. McKregor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
McKregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
McKregor is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown works the jab nicely.
Oh McKregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McKregor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brown counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Brown drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McKregor tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Brown pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brown postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt McKregor bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Brown and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Brown!

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